How much does a Chemistry Teacher make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$53K - $80K/yr
Base Pay
$50K - $76K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$65K

/yr
$53K$80K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Chemistry Teacher is $64,805 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $61,817 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,989 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $53K-$80K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Chemistry Teacher in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Chemistry Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, Riverwalk Education Foundation and Baltimore City Public School System.

1
New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
$68,505/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Chemistry Teacher in United States

1New York City Department of Education$68,505
2Riverwalk Education Foundation$59,418
3Baltimore City Public School System$59,403
4Noble Schools$58,720
5Horizon Science Academy Cleveland Middle School$57,957
6Dove Science Academy$57,426
7Harmony Public Schools$57,248
8BASIS.ed$56,741
9Magnolia Public Schools$56,475

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Harmony Public Schools
3.6
Chemistry TeacherSee 49 salaries from all locations

$57,248

 / yr
Magnolia Public Schools
3.3
Chemistry TeacherSee 9 salaries from all locations

$56,475

 / yr
New York City Department of Education
3.6
Chemistry TeacherSee 8 salaries from all locations

$68,505

 / yr
Riverwalk Education Foundation
3.4
Chemistry TeacherSee 8 salaries from all locations

$59,418

 / yr
Horizon Science Academy Cleveland Middle School
4
Chemistry TeacherSee 7 salaries from all locations

$57,957

 / yr
BASIS.ed
3.3
Chemistry TeacherSee 6 salaries from all locations

$56,741

 / yr
Baltimore City Public School System
3.1
Chemistry TeacherSee 6 salaries from all locations

$59,403

 / yr

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Dove Science Academy
3.7
Chemistry TeacherSee 6 salaries from all locations

$57,426

 / yr
Noble Schools
3.2
Chemistry TeacherSee 5 salaries from all locations

$58,720

 / yr
West Contra Costa USD - Richmond
2.9
Chemistry TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$63,001

 / yr
Monmouth County Vocational School District
4
Teacher of ChemistrySee 4 salaries from all locations

$60,676

 / yr
Houston ISD
3.4
Chemistry TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$61,180

 / yr
Elizabeth School District
4.1
Chemistry TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$58,957

 / yr
Springfield Public Schools
3.2
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$57,211

 / yr
Duval County Public Schools
3.2
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$55,624

 / yr
Clay County District Schools
3.9
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$56,960

 / yr
Hillsborough County Public Schools
2.9
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$54,190

 / yr
Marana Unified School District
3.7
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$61,417

 / yr
Sussex County Public Schools
3.8
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$58,661

 / yr
Palisades Park Board of Education
3.8
Chemistry TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$58,198

 / yr
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Chemistry Teacher Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Harmony Public Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 49 salaries reported$57,248/yr
Magnolia Public Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 9 salaries reported$56,475/yr
New York City Department of Education Chemistry Teacher salaries - 8 salaries reported$68,505/yr
Riverwalk Education Foundation Chemistry Teacher salaries - 8 salaries reported$59,418/yr
Horizon Science Academy Cleveland Middle School Chemistry Teacher salaries - 7 salaries reported$57,957/yr
BASIS.ed Chemistry Teacher salaries - 6 salaries reported$56,741/yr
Baltimore City Public School System Chemistry Teacher salaries - 6 salaries reported$59,403/yr
Dove Science Academy Chemistry Teacher salaries - 6 salaries reported$57,426/yr
Noble Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 5 salaries reported$58,720/yr
West Contra Costa USD - Richmond Chemistry Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$63,001/yr
Monmouth County Vocational School District Teacher of Chemistry salaries - 4 salaries reported$60,676/yr
Houston ISD Chemistry Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$61,180/yr
Elizabeth School District Chemistry Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$58,957/yr
Springfield Public Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$57,211/yr
Duval County Public Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$55,624/yr
Clay County District Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$56,960/yr
Hillsborough County Public Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$54,190/yr
Marana Unified School District Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$61,417/yr
Sussex County Public Schools Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$58,661/yr
Palisades Park Board of Education Chemistry Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$58,198/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Chemistry Teacher in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Chemistry Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $68,505 and Education with a median total pay of $57,691.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$68,505

    15% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$57,691

    1% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Chemistry Teacher is New York City Department of Education.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$68,505/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago
Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$67,500

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

1-3 years
6 days ago
Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

15+ years
6 days ago
Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$8,000

/mo

Submitted 8 days ago

10-14 years
8 days ago
Secondary Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

15+ years
9 days ago
Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$58,000

/yr

Submitted 10 days ago

4-6 years
10 days ago
Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$87,000

/yr

Submitted 11 days ago

7-9 years
11 days ago
High School Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$86,000

/yr

Submitted 12 days ago

15+ years
12 days ago
Chemistry Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40

/hr

Submitted 13 days ago

1-3 years
13 days ago

Chemistry Teacher pay FAQ

The average salary for a Chemistry Teacher is $64,805 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 464 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chemistry Teacher employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Chemistry Teacher in United States is $79,978 per year.

The lowest salary for a Chemistry Teacher in United States is $52,658 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Chemistry Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Chemistry Teacher.

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